In the background, LP&L scheduled and then cancelled a board meeting this morning after a closed door portion of this morning's council meeting. Board chairman W.R. Collier has now called an early afternoon press conference, according to a statement from a public relations firm representing the utility.

Check Lubbockonline.com for more as the ongoing budget process develops.

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